concentiske

Concentiske is a modern neologism used in design, architecture, and information theory to describe a method of organizing space, form, or data in a series of concentric layers around a central core. The approach emphasizes proximity to the core, symmetry, and hierarchical clarity.

The term appears in design literature since the early 2020s and combines concentric with a stylized suffix, -ske. It is not yet standardized and is used with varying emphasis depending on discipline.

Core concepts include a central core or identity, inner rings with increasing breadth, defined radial relationships, and rules for spacing, color, and typography to maintain legibility. Concentiske guides the placement of elements to create predictable visual and navigational hierarchies.

Applications span architecture and urban planning, graphic and product design, and information visualization. A typical workflow starts with identifying the core object or message, then defining ring radii and alignment rules, and finally applying the scheme across multiple scales.

Reception is mixed: many describe concentiske as a descriptive framework rather than a formal theory, useful for organizing complex content. Critics caution that overuse may reduce flexibility, and some compare it to established concepts such as concentric design and radial information architecture.

Related concepts include concentric design, radial symmetry, nesting, and circle packing.